Were You a Preemie? What It Could Mean for Your Health and Future Pregnancies

In a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, 19.9 percent of women who themselves were born before 32 weeks of pregnancy, were more likely to have at least one complication during pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes or high blood pressure.

"Our study showed that preterm birth was a substantial risk factor for pregnancy complications, especially among women who were born before 32 weeks," the researchers write.

Interesting to file away if you were born early and are thinking about babies!